Scientists at Harvard University found that estrogen - the sex hormone of women - affects the health of men.
Estrogens are derived from male hormone-androgens. Androgens are converted into estrogens by the enzyme aromatase. This enzyme is active in the brain, internal organs and adipose tissue. Endocrinologists have proved that this typically female hormone has an impact on health, the appearance of men and the male psyche.
Estrogen develops primary and secondary female sexual characteristics. This hormone also affects the endometrium, in preparation, to take a fertilized egg. The estrogen also exerts a certain influence on the metabolism and the formation of the female psyche.
As a result of the study, experts found that the male immune system is much less protected from all sorts of respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and others. It is established that the female body, thanks to estrogen, can better resist infection.
The experiment was carried out in mice - bacterial pneumonia was injected into the rodent's body. They treated animals with estrogen. The result was positive.
Now it is planned to apply this technology to people. Scientists are developing the latest medicinal substances to cure respiratory diseases in the male half of humanity.